Current Affairs

Challenges in Corporate Tax and Excise Duty Collections

January 7, 2025

Recent trends indicate that meeting Budget Estimates (BE) for Corporate Tax (CT) and Union Excise Duty will be challenging. The Union Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is set to be presented on February 1, and revised figures for these levies ..

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UDAN 2.0 – Reviving Regional Connectivity in India

January 7, 2025

The Indian civil aviation sector is poised for expansion with the anticipated introduction of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) 2.0 scheme. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to allocate funds for this initiative in the upcoming Union ..

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Forest Rights Dispute in Madhya Pradesh

January 7, 2025

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has intervened in dispute concerning forest rights in Madhya Pradesh. Recently, 52 villages have raised concerns about the denial of their forest rights and threats of eviction from the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve. This ..

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Golden Jackals Resurface in Urban Mumbai

January 7, 2025

The golden jackal, a native species, has been increasingly spotted in urban areas of Mumbai, particularly in Navi Mumbai. Once thriving in mangroves and grasslands, these animals are now venturing into bustling neighbourhoods due to habitat loss caused by urban ..

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Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Launched in Odisha

January 7, 2025

The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce the dropout rate among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Odisha. The scheme provides a ..

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Bharatpol Portal – A New Era in Crime Fighting

January 7, 2025

The Bharatpol portal, launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, marks advancement in India’s law enforcement capabilities. This innovative platform, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), facilitates real-time information sharing among state police and central agencies. The initiative ..

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025

January 7, 2025

The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This event aims to strengthen ties between India and its diaspora. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention, with ..

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Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 2025

January 7, 2025

The recent passage of the Bill to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act marks change in India’s approach to forest regulation. This amendment comes after more than four decades since the original Act was enacted in 1980. The government aims to ..

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